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Senior Solutions offers Medicare Part D 2009 Enrollment Assistance

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
From Nov. 16 through Dec. 31, seniors will be able to receive assistance in filling out paperwork for open enrollment Full story »

Angel Food Ministries provides food at low cost:

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
There are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions or applications required for purchasing Angel Food Full story »

Litter policy up for changes in Anderson County

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
The county council recycling and solid waste ad hoc committee met Friday as part of an ongoing series of meetings to try to change policies to reach Council member Cindy Wilson’s goal of zero litter in the county. Full story »

First Balloons Over Anderson festival lifts off Photo Gallery

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
The familiar sight of hot-air balloons returned to a launching field Friday near the Civic Center of Anderson. Full story »

Veterans Day observances beginning in Anderson area

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Museum exhibits and parades are among the Veterans Day observances planned. Full story »

Students, emergency services personnel in Anderson area to receive H1N1 vaccine

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Public elementary schools in Pickens and Oconee counties are gearing up to offer H1N1 vaccinations, and emergency first responders also are lining up to receive the vaccinations in the Anderson area. Full story »

Two festivals coming to downtown Toccoa

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
The Toccoa Harvest Festival and the Currahee Artists’ Guild annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival are returning to Toccoa this weekend. Full story »

Anderson speedway owner, operator dies

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
For more than 47 years, never a racer, but lover of a race Full story »

Making a splash: Public access points could help tap into unused portion of Saluda River Photo Gallery Story includes video

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Tom Allen tipped over his kayak and had to chase it down the Saluda River just minutes into a three-hour tour along the river. Full story »

Commerce secretary coming to Anderson

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Monday meeting with Joe Taylor to discuss site development Full story »

Maj. Hasan called troubled by those who prayed with him

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
'You could tell he was sick' Full story »

Maj. Hasan called troubled by those who prayed with him

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
'You could tell he was sick' Full story »

‘You’re gonna get wet’ while kayaking, experts advise

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Although the Saluda River is generally a calm river with a few decent-size rapids, kayakers should not expect to stay dry, said Allen Hilliard, an employee of Grady's Great Outdoors in Anderson. Full story »

Saluda River can be dangerous, but preparation is key

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
The Saluda River could be a dangerous place for some paddlers, but the Piedmont Fire Department has been preparing for a potential opening of a new kayak and canoe corridor for years. Full story »

Saluda River threatened by wastewater pollution

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
The Saluda River is the sixth-most endangered river in the nation, according to American Rivers. Full story »
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